{"product_id":"beyond-the-pale-book-clare-o-donohue-9780738756509","title":"Beyond the Pale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor college professors Hollis and Finn Larsson, a simple undercover errand becomes a deadly jaunt across Ireland in this edge-of-your-seat suspense novel from bestselling author Clare O'Donohue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's an easy, twenty-minute job. At least, that's the pitch from Interpol to professors Hollis and Finn Larsson. Going undercover to procure a priceless rare book manuscript means an all-expenses paid trip abroad. A little danger thrown into the mix may even spice up their marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoon after landing in the Emerald Isle, they realize the job is anything but easy. Their contact is a no-show and they're left with fifty thousand euros, a death threat, and some serious questions. Ducking and dodging their way across Ireland, Hollis and Finn must hunt down the priceless manuscript and a missing agent while trying to stay one step ahead of a dangerous and unknown enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eO'Donohue knows her Irish literature and countryside, and weaves them beautifully into an action-filled story.--Sara Paretsky, author of the V.I. Warshawski series\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlenty of thrills and hints at an exciting future for the reluctantly daring duo.--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eO'Donohue (the Someday Quilts series) supplies plenty of fun spy business, but the believability and chemistry of Hollis and Finn as a couple, as shown in their witty dialogue, is the main appeal.\u003cem\u003e--Publishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe relationship between Hollis and Finn is the hook in this smart debut. It's rare to find a contemporary mystery that makes the everyday challenge of honest communication between partners so compelling, but that's exactly the core of this entertaining mystery about a husband-wife team of crime solvers.--\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArmchair travelers will delight in the colorful descriptions of Ireland, while mystery buffs who enjoy charming sleuths will appreciate the quick-witted couple--\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClare O'Donohue may have invented a new category of crime fiction--the amateur \u003cem\u003espy\u003c\/em\u003e novel--and I'm a big fan. At turns funny, real, and nail-biting, \u003cem\u003eBeyond the Pale\u003c\/em\u003e is a terrific read.-- Lori Rader-Day, Anthony and Mary Higgins Clark Award-Winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Black Hour\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLittle Pretty Things\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Day I Died\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is book one in the new World of Spies mystery series, and the author has created the perfect roller-coaster ride.--\u003cem\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA fast-paced thriller.--\u003cem\u003eKing's River Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49656054382865,"sku":"GOR011839624","price":4.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50358074048785,"sku":"CIN0738756504G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50363764769041,"sku":"CIN0738756504VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0738756504.jpg?v=1751137883","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/beyond-the-pale-book-clare-o-donohue-9780738756509","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}